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The Rhode Island Jewish Museum will restore a venerable monument of Jewish life, transforming it into a center that will reflect the accomplishments made by Rhode Island’s Jews, showcase the creations of local Jewish artists, and provide outreach and opportunities for the Smith Hill neighborhood.

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A Talk by Shai Afsai: Benjamin Franklin's Influence on Judaism

Sunday, October 14, 2018

2:00 pm

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￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼In addition to his enduring contributions to science and government, Benjamin Franklin also managed to influence Jewish thought and practice, a feat he accomplished posthumously through his famous autobiography and its Art of Virtue, which found their way into Eastern European rabbinic circles in the early nineteenth century.

Join Shai Afsai at the Rhode Island Jewish Museum/Sons of Jacob Synagogue for an exploration of this intriguing subject.

Our first exhibit featured the research of Dr. Arthur Urbano and Dr. Jennifer Illuzzi from Providence College.